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RW Bro Stephen Blank Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 brought senior leaders of the Craft from several Provinces together at Manchester Hall to celebrate the remarkable achievement of RW Bro Stephen Blank's 50 years in Freemasonry. The members of Zion Menorah Lodge hosted a wonderful evening,...
Three Brethren, One Shared Journey: A Special Evening at Caledonian Lodge No. 204
Three Brethren, One Shared Journey: A Special Evening at Caledonian Lodge No. 204 Caledonian Lodge No. 204 celebrated a particularly special evening in October 2026 as Bro. Laurence Wood, Bro. Manny Alam and Bro. Fiodor Kuberski were raised to the degree of...
National Masonic Remembrance Service
From the left Bro Tony Barnes and W.Bro Ed Beaman and and W.Bro Alan Jones On Saturday 31st October, the National Masonic Remembrance Service was held at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. Provinces from all over England came to lay wreaths at the Masonic...
Mamma Mia – Here We Go again- Broken Column Fundraiser 2027
Get ready for a fantastic evening of music, food and fundraising on Saturday 6th March 2027, as we bring a touch of ABBA magic to the Broken Column Fundraising Night! Join us for a delicious carvery, a welcome drink and live entertainment from Fabba Mia – The Ultimate...
Manchester Masonic Centre – AGM & Upcoming Elections
Have Your Say in the Future of Manchester Masonic Centre Manchester Masonic Centre (MMC) is preparing for its upcoming elections and Annual General Meeting (AGM), which provide an important opportunity for members to play an active role in shaping the Centre's future...
When Father and Son, become Brothers
There are many bonds in Life. Some are given by birth, others are forged through choice, character, and shared purpose. But there is a moment in every Lodge that the word Brother means more than tradition. This simply happens when a Father looks across the Lodge room...
City East and City West mixing together
The members of City East and West with partners On Saturday the 18th of July, a number of members and partners of East Lancashire Level Club – City East and West, met at Jasmine restaurant in Chorlton, for dinner, during the summer break. Everyone had a good...
Freemasonry on the Road: Road trip to Great Queen Street, for the Light Blue Quarterly Communication Emergency Meeting in London
The ELLC with APGM WBro Mo Asfa Saturday the 30th of May was the date of the Quarterly Communication meeting at the Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street London. The Capital was dyed blue with many Light Blues attending More than 1600 members including Lady...
Maccabee: Two it’s better than one
Bro McMillon (left), Bro Francesco Toto (WM in the centre) and Bro-Gennaro Cannavacciuolo (right) At the last meeting of Maccabee Lodge at Bridge in Manchester, a double initiation took place. The WM Francesco Toto initiated Daniel McMillon and Gennaro...
KE7 members go on a road trip
Tradition, getting together, Brotherhood. Freemasonry it’s all this and much more. Once a year the brethren of King Edward VII Lodge, travel down to Worksop in Nottinghamshire to visit a very special installation. On Saturday the 2nd of May the K.E. VII Lodge, was...
Interview with the Lodge Mentor: WBro Paul Spann
WBro Paul Spann Every mason has a story about why they joined Freemasonry In some cases, it is the general desire of knowledge and the sincere wish of helping others, which is the real nature of a Mason, especially when we talk about the Lodge Mentor. ...
The Middle Chamber
In silence deep, by square and line, A path is drawn through truth’s design. He is no longer just a novice soul, This Craftsman seeks a higher goal. With level steps and heart sincere, He walks where ancient lights appear. From rough-hewn stone to work refined,...
The Holy Royal Arch
WBro Ed Beaman I have been asked to write about why I believe people should join the Royal Arch. The opinions expressed here are my own and may differ from those of Supreme Grand Chapter, but they come from my personal experience and understanding of the journey in...
Clayton-Le-Moors became the set of “How Freemasonry was Born”
The cast of "How Freemasonry was Born" with the Lodge of Installed Masters There are many myths and books talking about Freemasonry, about King Solomon’s Temple, about the myth of Hiram Abiff and so on. They follow a certain chronological narrative, but the...
Knaresborough and Ripon: Adventure of a Mason
Bro Francesco Toto outside the Masonic Halls in Knaresborough and Ripton Working in a Pharmacy, makes me look at the world passing by. Sun, Rain, Wind, Hail, I am in a shop in a routine which, makes you think “Where did it end, all the enjoyment”? Work, comes...
Broken Columns: Manchester Hall welcome the Widows for a day to remember
The Annual Broken Column Lunch for the Masons Widows was held on Sunday, the 26th of April 2026, at Manchester Hall. This event is the way Freemasons use to remember the widows of departed brethren. This tradition started in America during the Civil War for the ladies...
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Three Generations, One Apron: A Special Raising in Warrington for Cornucopia Lodge 4553
Last Monday in Warrington was more than just a meeting—it was a deeply personal and memorable evening for everyone involved, and especially for one family whose story lay at the heart of the ceremony. William James Bell was raised to the Third Degree in Cornucopia...